Human Growth and Development

The West Allis-West Milwaukee School District in compliance with Wisconsin Statute 118.01, delivers a curriculum in protective behaviors, personal development and lifelong health with the State Standards serving as a framework. The District strongly insists that any curriculum delivered in the area of Human Growth and Development be abstinence based. The school based program should not supplant the responsibility of the home for the education of youth regarding human growth and development topics, rather help to increase the communication between children and guardians about these important topics. The following topics are taught in accordance with the maturation and cognitive levels of students.

Grades 5 & 6
75 minute Presentation by the Educators of the West Allis-West Milwaukee School District
Physical, Social and Emotional Changes During Puberty; Structure of the Human Reproductive System; Personal Hygiene

Grade 7
45 minute Lessons Presented by the West Allis-West Milwaukee School District Reproduction; Protective Behaviors

Instruction materials are available for preview by contacting your Child’s Teacher or Building Principal.

No Student may be required to take instruction in Human Growth and Development if the Parent/Guardian file a written request that the student be exempted. Exemption forms are available at your Child’s School Office.